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Scholarships/Money for College

 

Check the scholarship list often as the list is updated as soon as scholarships become available.

Money for College Flyer

Scholarship List 2024-2025

Class of 2025 Local Scholarship Application Form

 Request for Transcripts for Scholarships

 

 

 

Course Selection – 2025-2026

Below are links to the Belchertown High School Program of Studies 2025-2026, the 2025-2026 Course Selection Sheet – Grade 9 (current 8th graders), and the 2025-206 Course Selection Sheet – Grades 10-12 (current 9th-11th graders).  The Course Selection Sheets can be used for informational purposes only.  These sheets will not be handed in to enroll in the courses offered.  Students will begin enrolling online on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.  The online portal will close on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm.  The only changes that will be considered are those necessary due to course failures, level misplacement, scheduling conflicts, or cancellation of courses.  Students are asked to please select courses thoughtfully with the understanding that there will be no dropping of courses after Monday, June 23, 2025.

 

Belchertown High School Program of Studies 2025-2026

 

2025-2026 Course Selection Sheet – Grade 9

 

2025-2026 Course Selection Sheet – Grades 10-12

 

 

 

 Help Wanted

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bureau of Pool and Waterfront Safety, has summer (2025) positions open for high school students.  Click on the links below for more information.

 

DCR Lifeguard Poster 2025

 DCR Summer Position Information 2025

 

 

Financial Aid 101

 

Financial Aid Night was held on Monday, October 7th, in the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.  A representative from the Massachusetts Educational Finance Authority (MEFA) shared information on types and sources of financial aid, the application process, how financial decisions are made, paying for college, and free resources.  Click on the link below to view the Financial Aid 101 presentation.  Contact your school counselor with questions.

 

Financial Aid 101

 

 College/Military/Trade School Visits

College/military/trade school visits are in progress.  Check the schedule below to see if you are interested in learning about any of the visiting institutions.  If you are interested, stop by the Counseling Office the morning of the visit to get a pass.  As a reminder announcements will also be made.

 

 College/Military/Trade School Visits

 

 

BHS School Profile and School Code

BHS School Profile

BHS School Code = 220115

(for CollegeBoard/ACT Testing/Common App)

Counseling Office Staff / School Counselor Student Assignments

Counseling Office: 413-323-9419 Press 4 or direct extension (see below)

Counseling Office Fax: 413-323-9353

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Ms. Maggie Folli Ext. 5203

Counseling Department Chair/School Counselor

mfolli@belchertownps.org

Class of 2025 – Grade 12 Last names beginning with A – E

Class of 2026 – Grade 11 Last names beginning with A – E

Class of 2027 – Grade 10 Last names beginning with A – E

Class of 2028 – Grade 9 Last names beginning with A – G

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Ms. Laura Lucarelle Ext. 5204

School Counselor

llucarelle@belchertownps.org

Class of 2025 – Grade 12 Last names beginning with F – Mi

Class of 2026 – Grade 11 Last names beginning with F – O

Class of 2027 – Grade 10 Last names beginning with F – O

Class of 2028 – Grade 9 Last names beginning with H – M

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Ms. Debra Davidsohn Ext. 5205

School Counselor

ddavidsohn@belchertownps.org

Class of 2025– Grade 12 Last names beginning with Mo– Z

Class of 2026 – Grade 11 Last names beginning with P – Z

Class of 2027 – Grade 10 Last names beginning with P– Z

Class of 2028 – Grade 9 Last names beginning with Mc – Z

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Ms. Fran Frederick Ext. 5207

School Adjustment Counselor

ffrederick@belchertownps.org

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Ms. Lynn Drawec Ext. 5200

Administrative Assistant

ldrawec@belchertownps.org

2024-2025 Counseling Office Important Dates

For 2024-2025 important dates, please click on the link below.

 

2024-2025 Important Dates

ACT / SAT Test Dates

 

Click on the links below for ACT/SAT test dates.  When registering online you will need to put in BHS’s School Code which is 220115.

ACT Test Dates

 SAT Test Dates

 

College/Military/Trade School Visits

Please click on the link below for the list of colleges/military branches/trade schools who will be visiting Belchertown High School. Visits will be held in the Counseling Office. Seniors who are interested in learning more about these colleges/military branches/trade schools can stop by the Counseling Office the morning of the visit to get a pass.

College/Military/Trade School Visits

Transcript Request Forms for Seniors

Members of the Class of 2025 may use the following forms to request transcripts for colleges and transcripts for scholarships.

 

Official Transcript Request Form for Colleges 2024-2025

Official Transcript Request Form for Scholarships 2024-2025

 

Events / Volunteer Opportunities / Summer College Programs

 

 

Help Wanted - Job Opportunities

HELP WANTED

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bureau of Pool and Waterfront Safety, has summer (2025) positions available for high school students.  Click on the links below for more information.

DCR Lifeguard Poster 2025

DCR Summer Position Information 2025

College Information Seminar and Financial Aid Night Presentations

Financial Aid Night

 

 

Financial Aid Night was held on Monday, October 7th, in the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.  A representative from the Massachusetts Educational Finance Authority (MEFA) shared information on types and sources of financial aid, the application process, how financial decisions are made, paying for college, and free resources.  Click on the link below to view the Financial Aid 101 presentation.  Contact your school counselor with questions. 

 

Financial Aid 101

 

BHS College Information Seminar – Spring 2024

The College Information Seminar was held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the VMA. Check out what was covered.  Contact your School Counselor with questions.

 

 College Information Seminar 2024

 

Alumni Transcript Requests

If you are a graduate of BHS/attended BHS and you need a copy of your transcript, you can either email (preferred) the Administrative Assistant at ldrawec@belchertownps.org or call the BHS School Counseling Office at 413-323-9419 Extension 5200.

You must provide your name (clearly spelled), your graduation year or years of attendance, the complete address or an email of where you would like your transcript sent, and a telephone number where you can be reached (in case further information is needed).

Learner's Permit Documents

Documents required by the Registry of Motor Vehicles can be obtained by calling or emailing Ms. Drawec, the Administrative Assistant in the School Counseling Office. She can provide students with the necessary documents that are accepted by the RMV – Official Enrollment Verification Letter and Official Transcript. You may contact Ms. Drawec by phone at 413-323-9419 extension 5200 or by email at ldrawec@belchertownps.org. You will need to provide the student’s name, an email address where these documents can be sent, and a phone number in case there are any questions.

New Student Registration

New student registrations are now being processed by Mrs. Christina Aponte in the Superintendent’s Office. Please click on the link below for access to the Student Registration Packet. If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Aponte at 413-323-0423 extension 100.

Student Registration Packet

The following documents are required to enroll a new student at BHS:

Birth Certificate

Custody/Guardianship Documentation (if applicable)

Current Physical Exam (within 1 year)

Immunization Record

Two (2) Forms of Proof of Residency

Transcript of Grades

Final or Current Report Card

Grades-to-Date of Leaving (if during school year)

Discipline Record/Statement

Attendance Record

MCAS/Standardized Test Results

Special Education Records/504/DCAP (if applicable)

** School Choice inquiries must be made to the Superintendent’s Office at 413-323-0423 extension 100. **

Work Permits

Work permits are issued in the Superintendent’s Office at the Belchertown Public Schools Central Office, 14 Maple Street, Belchertown. The hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The phone number is 323-0423 extension 100. Please click on the link below for more information. You must have a job prior to obtaining a work permit.

Work Permit Application Process

Work Permit Application

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